HMS’ Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace have a close friendship. Bubba Wallace and Chase Elliott arrived at Texas Motor Speedway with high confidence, hoping to end Elliott’s winning streak that had lasted for over 42 races. They didn’t have to wait long, as Elliott took advantage of the chaotic race to win his first race since Talladega 2022, in double overtime.
After the race, Wallace couldn’t resist making a witty comment about NASCAR fans while celebrating Elliott’s victory. He pointed out that fans wouldn’t be demanding NASCAR to stop racing on the track, since their favorite driver had won there with an impressive performance.
“All is right in the world of NASCAR today. Welcome back, champion Chase Elliott,” wrote Wallace.
Texas Motor Speedway has been widely disliked by NASCAR fans and drivers. Even Elliott had been critical of the track difficulties and the low quality of races since its reconfiguration in 2017. However, this weekend’s race was undoubtedly better than in previous seasons, and Wallace may be right in thinking that the track won’t lose its place on the calendar.
Elliott’s teammate and close friend also shared his thoughts on the victory. He was happy to see Elliott back in Victory Lane, although Larson himself didn’t have a great day on Sunday, being involved in several incidents after starting on pole position.
The impressive victory further solidifies Hendrick Motorsports’ dominance in the 2024 season. It was their fifth win of the year, with only nine races completed in the season. Alongside Elliott, Larson also has a win to his name. Meanwhile, their teammate William Byron leads the way with three Cup race victories.
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